Rotarians Inspect the Mt Tom Star
On Sunday (11/24), a group of Rotarians and their friends climbed Mt Tom to check out the new star.
Stories
|
|
The Mount Tom Star is Ready to GoMT Tom Star Has Been Replaced Following some tireless work to assemble and erect the new Mt. Tom Star, the crew takes a moment to capture the moment. Norm Frates, Chairman of the New Star effort can be seen on the left. Join us for the Official Lighting on Nov 3 on the Woodstock Inn lawn at 5PM to join in the celebration.  |
Woodstock Memorial Stones CleanedWoodstock Memorial Stones Cleaned As a service project, Members of the Woodstock Rotary Club pitched in to clean up the memorial stones between the library and the courthouse.  President Leo LaCroix power washes the World War II Memorial Stone.  His able-bodied helpers were (l to r) President Leo, Greg Camp, Ray Bourgeois, and Todd Kortekamp. |
2024 RaffleThis year's raffle includes: Electric Bike Value $1,699. Aventon Level 2 Step-Through Commuter Ebike. Donated by Woodstock Wheels and Woodstock Rotary Club. Woodstock Inn & Resort Package Value $1,500. 2-night midweek stay with breakfast, choice of a round of golf or a day of skiing at Saskedena 6. Donated by the Woodstock Inn and Resort. "Sunflower Burst" Framed Photograph Value $650. 18" x 18" print matted with museum-quality glass and framed in a 24" x 32" barnwood frame. Donated by Focus—a Vermont Gallery, Woodstock VT. $500 Cash Donated by Woodstock Rotary Club 14k Gold Earrings Value $390. Custom made Maple Leaf earrings by NT Ferro. Donated by NT Ferro Jewelers, Woodstock, VT. Look for the Woodstock Rotary tent on The Market on the Green, A Taste of Woodstock and at the Apples & Crafts Festivals to buy your tickets. Tickets are $5/ea or 5 for $20 and all proceeds go to the Non-profits in the Woodstock Community. |
Progress on the Star When our Rotary Club undertook this fundraising effort, we suspected that many people felt as we do about the history and future of the Star atop Mt. Tom. However, we did not in our wildest dreams imagine that the outpouring of support would be so huge. Well, here we are in 2024 and the Woodstock Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts to “Save the Mt. Tom Star”, which was lunched on November 5, has received extraordinary support, far surpassing our goal of $120,000. The actual work to take apart and haul away the old structure and get the steel and other materials to the top of Mt. Tom for the actual rebuild to begin will take place in late spring once the trail has firmed up. Our Club plans to hold a ceremonial “relighting” of the Star, probably on the Green, when all of the work is completed. The plaque with all of our tiered $500 and over donors will also be revealed and placed on Mt. Tom at the base of the new Star. We will advertise that date when it is determined. Once of the rebuild and re-electrification is done, and the plaque in place, any surplus fundraising monies will be applied to its future maintenance. We thank each and every donor for their generous support of this project which advertises to all who visit or live here just how much of a “community” we are whether our hearts are near or afar. |
Our Star - Off to a Great Start Norm Frates is the Auctioneer On Sunday November 5th, The Woodstock Rotary held a gala event at the Woodstock Inn. It was a special event to kickoff the our fundraising campaign to replace the Mt. Tom Star. Norm is the chairman of the fundraising campaign and was interviewed on WCTV about the need to replace the star. 140 people from the Woodstock community came out to support our efforts and at the end of the evening $78,000 had been raised or pledged. An excellent start to our goal of $120,000. For those who missed the event, contributions can still be made. The star will have 100 lights and we are offering donors the opportunity to purchase a light at several donation levels. Platinum - $5000 Gold - $2500 Silver - $1000 Bronze - $500 Donors at these tiered levels will be listed on plaques at the star in appreciation for their generous donation. Fundraising is expected to continue through March, but we might be done earlier if Sunday’s event is any indication. If you would like to make a contribution, you can make contributions directly to the Woodstock Area Rotary Charitable Fund Send it to: Rotary Club of Woodstock, PO Box 581, Woodstock, VT 05091 If you would like to purchase/pledge a star, send us an email through the 'Contact Us' section of our website. |
2023 Woodstock Rotary RaffleThe Rotary Club's Annual Raffle is in full swing. This is the club's primary fundraiser of the year. The drawing for the raffle will be held on Wassail Weekend Dec 9 at 4PM on The Green. Here is this years list of raffle items.  |
Wassail WeekendWoodstock's annual celebration of the Christmas Holiday Season was kicked off on Wassail Weekend and Rotary was there. On Saturday, the Memory Tree was lit to commerate those who have passed, the Rotary Raffle was held, and luminaria were lit and placed around The Green.  |
Lobster on the Green
|
Exchage Students at the July 10 Meeting!Katherine Tucker, who will enter her junior year this fall, is the daughter of Bob and Ann Tucker. Katherine's exchange "sister" is Astrid Kimnach from Gehrden, Germany. Astrid is sponsored by the Hanoverleineschloss Rotary Club in Hanover, Germany. Astrid arrived here last Saturday and on July 13th both girls will go to Astrid's home town in Germany. Katherine will return to Woodstock on August 15th. Katherine and Astrid will be introducing themselves and sharing their stories with our Club on July 10!! Please plan to attend!
|
Quote of the Week - Who Said It?
We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
|
Thought for the Week - Who Said It?
An optimist is the human personification of spring.
|
Mark Your Calendars!
Here you can post little tidbits of information, reminders, or anything else!
|
This is Rotary |
Explore Woodstock Rotary |
